Best known for being recalled and having all remaining copies destroyed, X-Men: Destiny is the final chapter in Silicon Knights’ fall from grace. Beyond the lawsuits and mismanagement of a once promising studio, the game was met with middling reviews and consumer indifference. As was the case with Silicon Knights’ previous disappointment, Too Human, X-Men: Destiny overpromised and underdelivered, specifically around player choice. Having finally given it a proper go, I went in with zero expectations and came out pleasantly surprised, but not exactly impressed.
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